Niche.com is a website that helps you discover the schools and neighborhoods that are right for you. We have in-depth reviews, rankings, and statistics on every college, K-12 school, and neighborhood in the U.S. and millions of monthly website visitors. Located in Pittsburgh, PA in the heart of Shadyside, we're quickly becoming one of the largest websites in the U.S.

About the Job

We’re looking for a highly motivated Director of Sales to help us grow our business with K-12 schools and colleges. You’ll be tasked with leading a small, but growing sales team to expand sales for our Premium Profile product that gives institutions enhanced visibility on Niche.com. You'll be expected to be both player and coach - to manage the team and bring in your own business as well. As the sales director, you'll develop strategies to drive client success and retention as well as expand sales efforts with our growing product line.

Responsibilities:

Lead direct sales efforts by prospecting and closing sales to K-12 schools and colleges

A passion for sales automation, tracking, forecasting, and pipeline management

Extensive experience with Salesforce or a similar service

Experience with edtech sales or selling into school admissions or marketing departments is a plus.

Able to thrive and quickly adapt in a fast paced, team oriented environment.

Excellent presentation and communication skills a must.

Fearless and persistent. Motivated by the challenge of closing new sales and developing strategies to push through roadblocks.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full time, salaried position with competitive compensation and benefits including 20 paid days off per year, paid parental leave, stock options, SIMPLE IRA, and a comprehensive health plan, including vision and dental, provided at no cost to the employee. Niche is committed to the local community and offers three paid volunteering days per year. We’ve also been ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Southwestern PA by the Pittsburgh Business Times. EOE.

Niche is a small team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We’re a unique blend of data scientists, engineers, parents, and “yinzers” who are looking for exceptional talent to grow our company. Read more about Niche and check out our team page.

We believe people’s lives are made better by having the right resources to inform their biggest life decisions. Your ideas and work will make an immediate impact on our company and millions of users.